Central Florida will host the ninth annual BIKE 5 cycling event on October 25, 2025. Organized by Bike/Walk Central Florida, the event aims to promote safer and more accessible transportation options for cyclists in the region.
The event offers two ride options this year. The new 10-mile BIKE 5 Main Streets Ride will take participants through several Orlando neighborhoods and business districts, highlighting recent improvements in cyclist infrastructure that connect South Orlando and Downtown Orlando. Riders will pass through City District, Thornton Park, The Milk, Mills 50, Ivanhoe Village, and Audubon Park. This route is intended to demonstrate how local investments have made cycling between neighborhoods easier and safer.
The flagship BIKE 5 Cities route covers a distance of 30 miles across Orlando, Winter Park, Eatonville, Maitland, and Casselberry. Both guided and self-guided options are available for this route. Cyclists will travel along trails and neighborhood streets designed to showcase bike-friendly connections throughout Central Florida.
“BIKE 5 isn’t your typical cycling event,” said Anna Strasshofer, Events Manager at Bike/Walk Central Florida. “It’s not about racing or setting records. It’s about experiencing our cities at a casual pace, connecting with fellow riders in small groups, and learning how we can all help make Central Florida’s streets safer and more welcoming for people on bikes. This ride is a show of support for bike-friendly routes and real local living, where education, community, and mobility come together.”
Emily Bush, Executive Director at Bike/Walk Central Florida added: “The BIKE 5 route, both the 30-mile option and the new main streets ride, shows us how far we have come in creating connected, comfortable streets and trails that get us from City to City. We still have some work to do to truly create safe and accessible places for everyone, from 8 to 80, to ride, feel safe and enjoy,” she said. “The purpose of the event is not only to show people where they can comfortably ride but to push for those connections and build a community that makes it easy for everyone to have access to active transportation options in their community.”
This year’s event is supported by partnerships with local governments including the City of Orlando, City of Winter Park, City of Maitland, Town of Eatonville, and City of Casselberry. These municipalities have invested in infrastructure improvements aimed at making cycling safer while also providing health benefits for residents.
Registration details are available at https://bikewalkcentralflorida.org/bike5/. Advance registration is recommended but walk-up registrations will be accepted as space allows.
Bike/Walk Central Florida has worked since 2010 to improve active transportation opportunities throughout the region by advocating for safer streets through policy initiatives and community involvement.
